Father Arrested After 7-Year-Old Shoots Himself with Gun

Police arrested a Manassas man, Sunday, after his 7-year-old shot himself in the hand with an unsecured firearm found in the home.

Felony Child Neglect – Feb. 26 at 6:35 p.m., officers responded to investigate a shooting that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 11100 block of Stagestone Way in Manassas (20109) earlier that evening.

The investigation revealed the victim, a 7-year-old boy, located an unsecured firearm inside the home.

While handling the firearm, a round discharged and struck the victim in the hand before traveling through a bedroom wall and into a bathroom. The child’s father, later identified as the accused, immediately transported the victim to an area hospital where police were contacted. The injuries to the victim were determined to be non-life threatening.

No additional injuries or property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Erik Christopher Brown was arrested.

Arrested on February 27:

Police arrested Erik Christopher Brown,  35, of the 11100 block of Stagestone Way in Manassas, Feb. 27. 

He was charged with felony child neglect and allowing children access to firearms. 

His court date is pending. Bond is $5,000.